Camel Racing Event Kicks Off in Alamein
A new camel racing event began in the city of Alamein at the Sidi Abdel Rahman racing grounds. Eid Hamdan Al-Muzaini, Chairman of the Egyptian Camel Racing Federation, announced that these activities are being organized with support from the UAE Camel Racing Federation.
Al-Muzaini explained that camel riders from all governorates have registered for the race, with approximately 1,600 camels participating. The competitions commenced this morning.
Eid Hamdan Al-Muzaini, President of the Egyptian Camel Racing Federation, shared insights with an Anadolu correspondent. This year, around 15,000 to 16,000 people from 22 tribes, along with other cultures and societies, are involved."
Sheikh Salama Ibrahim Abu Al-Nada, Chairman of the Competition Committee of the Egyptian Camel Racing Federation, stated that the race started today and will continue for two days with 32 rounds. The rounds are categorized by the age of the participating camels.
A technical committee from the UAE Camel Racing Federation is overseeing the race at the Alamein Camel Racing grounds. Preparations for the race began a week ago after the Egyptian Camel Racing Federation announced the opening of registration for camel riders.
The racing grounds welcomed camel riders from the governorates of North and South Sinai, Ismailia, Sharqia, Suez, Matrouh, New Valley, Luxor, Minya, Cairo, and Giza. The riders were accompanied by their owners, trainers, and support staff. They set up tents around the racing area and provided their participating camels with training, nutritional care, and veterinary services in preparation for the competition.
The event, sponsored by the United Arab Emirates, marked a significant milestone in the sport’s history.
The El Alamein camel racing field, one of the most advanced in Egypt, was a generous gift from the UAE. Last September, it hosted a refresher race with 400 competitors, showcasing the facility's capabilities.
